Today it was announced that the elementary and secondary teachers and education workers represented by the four major education unions in Ontario, including the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), will participate in a one-day walkout (full withdrawal of services) across the province on February 21, 2020.
Therefore, unless progress is made in negotiations, ALL Rainy River District School Board schools will be CLOSED to students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 on Friday, February 21, 2020.
Families should seek alternate arrangements for child care.
As valued partners in your child’s education, we know that this is disappointing news. Please know that we are actively monitoring the labor situation and are prioritizing our decision-making around safety, security, and learning of our students.